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Jaguar XK8

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 3,995 cc

S20 XKBMOT history

S20 XKB is a silver petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 174,463 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
174,463 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
32
18 passed · 14 failed
Per year
5,766 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 XKB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,995 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 XKB was last recorded at 174,463 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,460 miles · 18 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,766 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,463 miles
  • 2025 – 172,222 miles
  • 2024 – 171,267 miles
  • 2023 – 168,589 miles
  • 2022 – 168,534 miles
  • 2021 – 168,508 miles
  • 2020 – 167,423 miles
  • 2018 – 164,670 miles
  • 2016 – 158,301 miles
  • 2015 – 140,762 miles
  • 2014 – 132,509 miles
  • 2013 – 130,661 miles
  • 2012 – 117,900 miles
  • 2011 – 107,014 miles
  • 2010 – 95,704 miles
  • 2009 – 89,424 miles
  • 2008 – 77,865 miles
  • 2007 – 66,152 miles
  • 2006 – 57,739 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,463 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

Full MOT history

32 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,463 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    174,463 miles
    Test number
    180437848775
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail174,460 miles (+79)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,460 miles
    Test number
    928373906623
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail174,381 miles (+111)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,381 miles
    Test number
    877382796379
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail174,270 miles (+2,048)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,270 miles
    Test number
    890315899040
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (centre) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres sightly worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass172,222 miles (+955)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    172,222 miles
    Test number
    274245069690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass171,267 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    171,267 miles
    Test number
    600100994890
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective n/s o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail171,267 miles (+2,678)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,267 miles
    Test number
    168094853390
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective n/s o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective o/s rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious underbody corrosion
  8. Pass168,589 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    168,589 miles
    Test number
    848456535037
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
  9. Fail168,582 miles (+48)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,582 miles
    Test number
    982689501428
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryN/s door mirror glass deteriorated
  10. Pass168,534 miles (+26)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    168,534 miles
    Test number
    434197044170
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s door mirror glass deteriorated
    • AdvisoryN/s o/s front inner archs corroded slightly
    • AdvisoryN/s o/s inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r exhaust silencer clamp corroded and defective
    • AdvisoryRear subframe components corroded
  11. Fail168,508 miles (+1,085)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,508 miles
    Test number
    915884162307
    • MajorFront Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush n/s o/s lower (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tell tale lamp inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes across front cross-member and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s o/s front inner sill sections corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s o/s rear exhaust silencer retaining clamps corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s front outer sill corroded
  12. Pass167,423 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    167,423 miles
    Test number
    907261198847
    • AdvisoryBoth front floor to inner sill slightly corroded
  13. Fail167,423 miles (+2,753)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,423 miles
    Test number
    977990735736
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front floor to inner sill slightly corroded
  14. Pass164,670 miles (+6,369)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    164,670 miles
    Test number
    927755179103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass158,301 miles (+17,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    158,301 miles
    Test number
    573258580892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  16. Fail140,762 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,762 miles
    Test number
    357395315199
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  17. Pass140,762 miles (+8,253)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    140,762 miles
    Test number
    559705115118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass132,509 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    132,509 miles
    Test number
    186779524124
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Fail132,509 miles (+1,226)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,509 miles
    Test number
    126856514163
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  20. Pass131,283 miles (+622)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    131,283 miles
    Test number
    677206904078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  21. Fail130,661 miles (+12,761)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,661 miles
    Test number
    238427583224
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
  22. Pass117,900 miles (+74)9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    117,900 miles
    Test number
    527374052221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteSlight corrision on both sides rear and front floor
  23. Fail117,826 miles (+10,812)6 failures10 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,826 miles
    Test number
    237296992148
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteSlight corrision on both outer sills and front floor
  24. Pass107,014 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    107,014 miles
    Test number
    766962331214
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth sill and front floor pan have slight corrision
  25. Fail107,014 miles (+11,310)2 dangerous10 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,014 miles
    Test number
    759078121242
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureInner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteBoth sill and front floor pan have slight corrision
  26. Pass95,704 miles (+16)6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    95,704 miles
    Test number
    633321030289
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteNearside front wheel rim corroded
    • NoteParking brake warning light remaining on
    • NoteRear suspension components corroded
  27. Fail95,688 miles (+6,264)3 dangerous4 failures6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,688 miles
    Test number
    462209410277
    • DangerousNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • DangerousOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • DangerousParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteNearside front wheel rim corroded
    • NoteParking brake warning light remaining on
    • NoteRear suspension components corroded
  28. Pass89,424 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    89,424 miles
    Test number
    853309819222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail89,393 miles (+11,528)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,393 miles
    Test number
    400017609290
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  30. Pass77,865 miles (+11,713)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    77,865 miles
    Test number
    694368508281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass66,152 miles (+8,413)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    66,152 miles
    Test number
    851976977142
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  32. Pass57,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    57,739 miles
    Test number
    551895886144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 XKB

Does S20 XKB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 XKB is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 XKB?
The MOT on S20 XKB is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 XKB done?
S20 XKB was recorded at 174,463 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 5,766 miles a year.
Has S20 XKB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 XKB has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S20 XKB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S20 XKB find?
S20 XKB passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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